Straight Outta Gary: Rapper Freddie Gibbs

From: Avishay Artsy
Length: 07:16

From the urban ghetto of the American Midwest, one of the most promising rappers rising through the ranks right now is Freddie Gibbs. He comes from the streets of Gary, Indiana. Read the full description.

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Playing: Straight Outta Gary: Rapper Freddie Gibbs
From: Avishay Artsy

Fredgibb_small From the urban ghetto of the American Midwest, one of the most promising rappers rising through the ranks right now is Freddie Gibbs. He comes from the streets of Gary, Indiana. Word of Mouth producer Avishay Artsy caught up with him at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this month, and brings us his story.

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Piece Description

From the urban ghetto of the American Midwest, one of the most promising rappers rising through the ranks right now is Freddie Gibbs. He comes from the streets of Gary, Indiana. Word of Mouth producer Avishay Artsy caught up with him at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this month, and brings us his story.

Broadcast History

This piece aired on NHPR's Word of Mouth on Thursday, July 29, 2010.

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From the poverty of the developing world to the urban ghetto of the American Midwest. One of the most promising rappers rising through the ranks right now is Freddie Gibbs. He comes from the streets of Gary, Indiana. Word of Mouth producer Avishay Artsy caught up with him at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this month, and brings us his story. NOTE TO AUDIENCE: Some words in this story could be considered offensive by some listeners.

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